West Virginia § 29-1-4 Arts section; director

West Virginia Statutes

§ 29-1-4 — Arts section; director

West Virginia § 29-1-4

Ch. 29MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS AND OFFICERS

Art. 1ARTS, CULTURE AND HISTORY

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Bluebook

W. Va. Code § 29-1-4 (2026).

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(a)The purposes and duties of the arts section are to stimulate, encourage, assist, promote, foster and develop the performing and creative arts and crafts in the state; and in furtherance thereof to make awards, prizes and grants to individual performers, artists or craftsmen and to public or private corporations or associations in the field of either the performing or creative arts and crafts that would tend to encourage and foster the advancement of such arts and crafts; to support cultural, artistic or craft exhibits or performances at the department’s facilities or on tour; and to perform such other duties as may be assigned to said section by the secretary.

(b)The secretary shall appoint a director of the arts section who is qualified, with relevant experience.

(c)With the appro

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(a) The purposes and duties of the arts section are to stimulate, encourage, assist, promote, foster and develop the performing and creative arts and crafts in the state; and in furtherance thereof to make awards, prizes and grants to individual performers, artists or craftsmen and to public or private corporations or associations in the field of either the performing or creative arts and crafts that would tend to encourage and foster the advancement of such arts and crafts; to support cultural, artistic or craft exhibits or performances at the department’s facilities or on tour; and to perform such other duties as may be assigned to said section by the secretary.

(b) The secretary shall appoint a director of the arts section who is qualified, with relevant experience.

(c) With the approval of the secretary, the director shall establish professional positions within the section. The director shall employ the personnel within these professional positions for the section:Provided, That nothing in this subsection shall prevent a qualified person from serving in multiple professions within this section or any section listed in §29-1-1(b) of this code.

(d) The director may propose rules for legislative promulgation, in accordance with the provisions of §29A-3-1et seq. of this code, concerning the professional policies and functions of the arts section, subject to the approval of the secretary.

Legislative History

2025 Reg. Sess., HB2008; 2025 Reg. Sess., HB2009; 1998 Reg. Sess., HB4121; 1991 Reg. Sess., HB2951; 1991 Reg. Sess., SB8; 1972 Reg. Sess., SB207; 1967 Reg. Sess., HB900; 1953 Reg. Sess., HB185